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Thursday, 30 June 2022

Pride: Stay at home if you have monkeypox symptoms

People should look out for unusual rashes, fevers and swollen glands, London's public-health director says.

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Survivors confront R. Kelly in court: 'You destroyed so many lives'

Several of the disgraced singer's victims address him directly in court during his sentencing.

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Abortion laws: The women jailed for suffering miscarriages

In El Salvador, a country with some of the world's harshest laws criminalising abortion, around 180 women have been prosecuted or jailed after losing their babies in pregnancy complications.

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LGBT in Ghana: 'We exist and we are here'

Angel Maxine, Ghana's first openly transgender musician, talks about the journey to becoming herself.

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Ghost broking: Young and vulnerable people targeted by insurance scam

There's a warning to "safeguard personal finances against fraud" amidst the cost of living crisis.

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Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Bowel cancer: How to check your poo

It was Dame Deborah James' top advice - but what should you be looking for?

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Mum told to stop breastfeeding at Kidderminster Sainsbury's

Beth Coles says she burst into tears after being approached by staff while feeding in her car.

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Sherwood: TV drama hailed by critics after final episode

The BBC crime drama concluded on Tuesday but has since been recommissioned for a second series.

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Raphinha: Chelsea join race to sign Leeds and Brazil winger

Chelsea have joined the race with Arsenal and Barcelona to sign Leeds winger Raphinha.

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Dame Deborah James: Tributes paid to 'unfalteringly brave' cancer campaigner

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge say the "inspirational" cancer campaigner's legacy will live on.

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Firms say government price cut plan 'slap in face'

A group says a government campaign asking businesses to cut prices is unrealistic for small firms.

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Tuesday, 28 June 2022

England v South Africa: Heather Knight run out first ball after lunch

England captain Heather Knight is run out by Tumi Sekhukhune off the first ball after lunch on day two of the only Test in Taunton.

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England v South Africa: Anneke Bosch removes England openers

Anneke Bosch dismiss England openers Tammy Beaumont and Emma Lamb on day two of the only Test in Taunton.

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Gabriel Jesus: Manchester City and Brazil forward having medical at Arsenal before £45m move

Manchester City and Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus is having a medical at Arsenal before a £45m move.

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In-form Berrettini out of Wimbledon with Covid-19

Matteo Berrettini, last year's runner-up in the men's singles and one of the favourites this year, withdraws from Wimbledon after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Lewis Hamilton: F1 condemns Nelson Piquet's racially abusive language about British driver

Formula 1 condemns three-time world champion Nelson Piquet for using racially abusive language about Lewis Hamilton.

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Monday, 27 June 2022

England v South Africa: Wong gets her first Test wicket with 'absolute beauty'

England's Issy Wong bowls South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt for her first Test wicket on day one of the only Test in Taunton.

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Cavendish will not ride 2022 Tour de France

Britain's Mark Cavendish will not ride the Tour de France, despite equalling the all-time record for stage wins last year.

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England v South Africa: Kate Cross makes early breakthrough

Kate Cross bowls South Africa's Andrie Steyn for eight for England's first wicket of the summer on day one of the only Test in Taunton.

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Anorexia: Woman fears she may die without specialist treatment

Amy Ellis lives in Wales, but is trying to raise money to get the specialist treatment in England.

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Kenyan policeman's suicide: A widow's grief

The force takes on mental health to help officers affected by stress - but for some it comes too late.

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Sunday, 26 June 2022

Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones.

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Andy Murray 'grateful' to be reunited with Ivan Lendl for Wimbledon

Andy Murray says he was turned down by a "lot of coaches" before reuniting for a third spell with Ivan Lendl in March.

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Patrick Grady to step away from SNP membership over allegations

The Glasgow North MP is reportedly under police investigation over allegations of sexual harassment.

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Homophobia large portion of online abuse aimed at footballers and basketballers - study

Homophobia is responsible for a large portion of abuse aimed at footballers and basketballers in the men's and women's game, according to a new report.

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England v New Zealand: Ben Foakes out of third Test after testing positive for Covid-19

England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is ruled out of the remainder of the third Test against New Zealand after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Saturday, 25 June 2022

Paul McCartney fans get up early to claim Glastonbury front row spots

Fans woke up at the crack of dawn to ensure they could be in the front row when the star plays.

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'Irreplaceable' vinyls sold at Rowsley car boot by mistake

A relative was storing the records while Rohan Mellor moved house, but they got mixed up.

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Beautiful Gwynedd beaches fail to entice one job applicant

Why can't Gwynedd council get anyone to apply for role which includes patrolling "beautiful" beaches?

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Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers removing stones from walls and slopes

Walkers are being reminded not to take stones from walls and slopes in the Dales.

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The moment a woman was saved from rushing flood waters in China

It took rescue crews multiple attempts to reach the woman who was clinging to her car.

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Friday, 24 June 2022

Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out.

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Risk of further BA strikes as more staff consulted

The airline's engineers and call centre workers in the UK are being consulted over industrial action.

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Where do by-election defeats leave Boris Johnson's future?

Boris Johnson once again faces questions about his leadership following two defeats and a resignation.

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UK red kite success story sees chicks sent to Spain

The once near-extinct birds of prey are being flown abroad to help rescue dwindling Spanish populations.

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Severodonetsk: Ukrainian forces told to retreat from key eastern city

Severodonetsk is the current focus of Russia's invasion as Moscow tries to take control of the east.

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By-election results: Six takeaways for Tories from the doorsteps

BBC regional political editors on the view from the ground in two very different constituencies.

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Nettle eaters set for prickly Dorset contest as events returns

The person who strips the most stalks in an hour will be crowned the winner.

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Thursday, 23 June 2022

Polio: What is it and how does it spread?

What is polio and how can you protect yourself from it?

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Stockport police inspector pauses council meeting to chase shoplifter

When a suspected thief ran past a council meeting, a police inspector set off in hot pursuit.

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Vincent Chin: The murder that sparked a civil rights movement

'Vincent Chin would be alive today if he were not Asian'.

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Oxford LTNs: Crews chop damaged bollard to get fire engine through

Damage to Oxford's planters and bollards is creating "significant safety concerns", the council says.

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Eating disorder survivor finds menu calories triggering

The Welsh government is deciding whether to introduce a similar rule to the one in England.

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Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Romelu Lukaku: What went wrong for striker at Chelsea?

Romelu Lukaku was supposed to elevate Chelsea to title contenders, but returns to Inter Milan just 10 months after his £97.5m arrival - so what went wrong for the striker at the Blues?

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Train strikes: Why railway workers say they are going on strike

Railway workers are striking over over cuts to jobs, conditions, pay and pensions.

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The tiny mites that have sex on our faces have a problem

The 0.3mm long parasites live deep in the pores of our faces but may be about to go extinct.

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Train strikes: How did passengers cope with day one?

As services ground to a halt, figures suggest commuters turned to bikes, taxis or decided to work from home.

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Swastika: Victoria bans display of Nazi symbol in Australian first

Victoria is the first state to outlaw the symbol, amid a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

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First openly gay judge to lead LGBT veterans probe

Campaigners hope the outcome of review into the pre-2000 ban will entitle them to compensation.

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Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador.

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Traumatised Smith says he was 'thrown to wolves' over 'sandpapergate'

Australia batter Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal in 2018 and still gets flashbacks. ...